Race Information

Monson Memorial Classic
Monson, MA
City Location
Hampden County
Nov 10, 2024 - Sunday
13.1M, 5K run
  • Race Information
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    28th Annual Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon and 5K

    The Monson Memorial Classic road race was started in 1996, shortly after the deaths of Kelly Waldron and Kathy Waldron Perry. These sisters died eight months apart from different types of cancer. Kathy suffered with melanoma, and Kelly had breast, bone, and liver cancer. They were wonderful, loving people. This race is in their memory, and past proceeds have gone to American Cancer Association of Western Mass, American Lung Association, Quaboag Valley Hospice, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year we are giving proceeds to Griffin's Friends.

    Griffin's Friends was founded in 1994 in Springfield, MA and named in honor of Griffin Kelleher, who lost his courageous battle with cancer at 14 months of age. Griffin's Friends is a nonprofit group that provides support to children who are stricken with cancer, and their families. To learn more, visit www.griffinsfriends.com

     

    Race timing services provided by Fast Track Timing
     
    RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
    • Half Marathon check in 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
    • Half Marathon race starts at 12:00 p.m.
    • 5K check in 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • 5K race starts at 12:15 p.m. 
     
    RUNNER AMENITIES (aka a few of the reasons our race rocks!):
    • Post race party featuring live entertainment, great food, and massage
    • Prize money $$$
    • Chip timing
    • Long sleeve tech shirts for the first 200 to register for the half marathon by October 20th
    • Finisher medals to all half marathon finishers
    • T shirts for the first 200 to register for the 5K by October 20th
    • USATF Half Marathon course # MA15024JK - this means your PR is a true PR!
    • Half Marathon course maps:  course map with elevation  |  simple course map
    • 5K course map with elevation
     
    Prize Info:

    HALF MARATHON OVERALL AWARDS
    1st Female & Male: $400 each
    2nd Female & Male: $300 each
    3rd Female & Male: $200 each
    4th Female & Male: $100 each
    5th Female & Male: $75 each

    HALF MARATHON AGE GROUP AWARDS
    0-14 Female & Male: Trophy and Bonus Prize each*
    15-19 Female & Male: Trophy and Bonus Prize each*
    20-29 Female & Male: $50 each or if college student - Trophy and Bonus Prize*
    30-39 Female & Male: $50 each
    40-49 Female & Male: $50 each
    50-59 Female & Male: $50 each
    60-69 Female & Male: $50 each
    70+ Female & Male: $50 each

    * If under 18 or college student: trophy/prize - no cash due to MIAA and NCAA regulations.

     USATF Sanction/Certificate # 202310181009411

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Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Oct 5, 2004
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Aug 7, 2024
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